Xue Xin, the demon consort who had been the emperor's sole favorite, died after the emperor she loved most poisoned her with a cup of wine.
Xue Xin woke up back at fourteen, on the day she first met Qi Ming, who was still a prince. Following the principle, “You treated me cruelly in my past life, so in this one I'll give you the cold shoulder,” Xue Xin devoted herself heart and soul to cooking and swore she'd never be a temptress again. But after the young masters of every household tasted her cooking, they all declared they'd stop at nothing to win her hand, and her reputation as a temptress grew even stronger.
The dashing General Xia: “I am strong and capable, and can keep you safe.”
The brilliant scholar Shao: “My heart yearns for Xin Xin, and I cannot sleep at night.”
The powerful Prince Lu: “Whatever you wish for, I can grant it!”
Xue Xin: “I don't ever want to see Qi Ming again in this life!”
Qi Ming, busy hunting down rare recipes: “...”